Researchers evaluated whether mechanically removing a blood clot after the ideal treatment window for stroke or treating with drugs alone is more beneficial to a stroke survivor’s quality of life.
Researchers evaluated whether mechanically removing a blood clot after the ideal treatment window for stroke or treating with drugs alone is more beneficial to a stroke survivor’s quality of life.
In this commentary, Dr Julian Bailes talks about the perils and prevention of EHS. Knowing the warning signs of the most severe form of exertional heat illness can prevent catastrophe from happening.
In this commentary, Dr Julian Bailes talks about the perils and prevention of EHS. Knowing the warning signs of the most severe form of exertional heat illness can prevent catastrophe from happening.
As marijuana continues to be legalized in more areas of the United States, it is important to clarify its association with major health outcomes, including stroke. Researchers investigated this further in a study of National Inpatient Sample...
As marijuana continues to be legalized in more areas of the United States, it is important to clarify its association with major health outcomes, including stroke. Researchers investigated this further in a study of National Inpatient Sample...
While previous research has shown that following a Mediterranean-style diet could have protective effects for stroke, little information on how this effect could differ by sex or cardiovascular disease risk status is available.
While previous research has shown that following a Mediterranean-style diet could have protective effects for stroke, little information on how this effect could differ by sex or cardiovascular disease risk status is available.
Previous research has suggested that DAPT with clopidrogel and aspirin may lower the rate of recurrent stroke within the first 3 months following minor ischemic stroke or ischemic attack. In a new study, researchers aimed to further test this...
Previous research has suggested that DAPT with clopidrogel and aspirin may lower the rate of recurrent stroke within the first 3 months following minor ischemic stroke or ischemic attack. In a new study, researchers aimed to further test this...
In this podcast, Dr. Julian Bailes, from NorthShore University Health System Neurological Institute, speaks about exertional heat stroke and its effect on the brain.
In this podcast, Dr. Julian Bailes, from NorthShore University Health System Neurological Institute, speaks about exertional heat stroke and its effect on the brain.
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
Prestroke single and dual antiplatelet therapy are associated with an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after treatment with intravenous alteplase for acute ischemic stroke.
Prestroke single and dual antiplatelet therapy are associated with an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after treatment with intravenous alteplase for acute ischemic stroke.
Intravenous tirofiban decreased the risk of early neurological deterioration in patients with acute noncardioembolic stroke without an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or systematic bleeding, according to study results...
Intravenous tirofiban decreased the risk of early neurological deterioration in patients with acute noncardioembolic stroke without an increased risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage or systematic bleeding, according to study results...
Anticoagulation therapy in patients with cervical artery dissection was associated with a lower combined rate of 90-day ischemic stroke, major bleeding, or death compared with antiplatelet therapy, according to results published in JAMA...
Anticoagulation therapy in patients with cervical artery dissection was associated with a lower combined rate of 90-day ischemic stroke, major bleeding, or death compared with antiplatelet therapy, according to results published in JAMA...
Any amount of leisure-time physical activity helps to lower the risk of stroke compared with inactivity, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
Any amount of leisure-time physical activity helps to lower the risk of stroke compared with inactivity, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
COVID-19 vaccination does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of stroke in US older adults in the early days following administration, according to a study published in JAMA.
COVID-19 vaccination does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of stroke in US older adults in the early days following administration, according to a study published in JAMA.
Exposure to high temperatures was associated with an increased risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) onset at an hourly level, according to results from national case-crossover study in China published in JAMA Network Open.
Exposure to high temperatures was associated with an increased risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) onset at an hourly level, according to results from national case-crossover study in China published in JAMA Network Open.
Researchers have demonstrated that the outcome of stroke treatments depends on the collateral network. Collaterals are blood vessels that cross-connect adjacent arterial trees, providing potential detour networks in case of a vascular...
Researchers have demonstrated that the outcome of stroke treatments depends on the collateral network. Collaterals are blood vessels that cross-connect adjacent arterial trees, providing potential detour networks in case of a vascular...
Intravenous allogeneic stem cell therapy within 18 to 36 hours of ischemic stroke onset was safe but did not improve short-term outcomes compared with placebo, according to study results from a phase 2/3 trial published in JAMA Neurology.
Intravenous allogeneic stem cell therapy within 18 to 36 hours of ischemic stroke onset was safe but did not improve short-term outcomes compared with placebo, according to study results from a phase 2/3 trial published in JAMA Neurology.
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
The US FDA approved an indication expansion for the gene therapy Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) to include patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene who are nonambulatory and 4...
The US FDA approved an indication expansion for the gene therapy Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) to include patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene who are nonambulatory and 4...
Backward walking speed reserve, or the difference between an individual’s preferred and maximal backward walking speed, was associated with disease severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Backward walking speed reserve, or the difference between an individual’s preferred and maximal backward walking speed, was associated with disease severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase) was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase) was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
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Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
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